Coach Tour: Natural wonders of Costa Rica
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Poas Volcano
- Visit to Doka Estate Coffee Plantation
- Visit Butterfly Observatory
- Explore Arenal Volcano
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Hot springs
- Discover Viento Fresco Waterfalls
- The Monteverde Biological Reserve
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Trip includes
- Roundtrip flights in Economy Class
- Roundtrip transfers between the airport and the hotel
- Transportation by coach
- Services of a guide throughout the tour
- Local hotel/city taxes
- 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunchs and 6 dinners
- Baggage handling at the airport
- Baggage handling at the hotel
Itinerary
Accommodation: Barcelo San Jose Palacio
Arrive in San Jose, where you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. Overnight in San Jose.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel
Morning departure for the Poas Volcano, which has one of the world’s largest craters. Then, travel to the Doka Estate Coffee Plantation to see how coffee is made. Later visit the famous Bu...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel
Start the day with a visit to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frio, featuring some of the richest biodiversity in Costa Rica. You will see a variety of resident and migratory bi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel El Estabio
Morning departure for Monteverde and its unique ecosystem known as the Cloud Forest. On the way, visit the spectacular Viento Fresco Waterfalls where a one-hour hike will take you to 4 wa...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel El Estabio
Visit the Monteverde Reserve and admire the various species of insects, plants and birds. Hike along a bridge system over the beautiful Cloud Forest. We suggest you take advantage of the many optional excursions ($) in the area such as the canopy tour. Overnight in the Monteverde area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Barcelo Tambor Beach
Early morning departure for the Central Pacific area of Costa Rica. In Puntarenas, take the ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya. Overnight in Playa Tambor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Barcelo Tambor Beach
Enjoy a relaxing day on this grey-sand beach that stretches along the shores of a calm, horseshoe-shaped bay. Tambor Beach is set against a backdrop of lush forested hills, typical of the Nicoya Peninsula, and its tranquil, shallow waters are perfect for swimming. Overnight in Playa Tambor.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, return to San Jose or extend your stay in Playa Tambor or at one of our oceanfront resorts in Jaco Beach.
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Dates & Availability
Guaranteed departure(s) on Friday
Departure Dates - 2016: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- International Flights
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Accommodation
San Jose
Barcelo San Jose Palacio 4 star for 1 night
Room type: Room
Fortuna de San Carlos
Los Lagos Hotel 3 Star for 2 nights
Room type: Room
Monteverde
Hotel El Establo 4 star for 2 nights
Room type:Room
Playa Tambor
Barcelo Tambor Beach 4 Star for 2 nights
Room type:Room
In the event of a cancellation, a full refund of the Customer’s package in the original mode of payment and/or Option Flex Credits will be provided within a period of approximately 15 days, in accordance with the terms stated below. As well, a waiting period of 15 days from the date of cancellation will apply before a new booking may be made by the Customer. If Option Flex Credits are provided as part of the refund, they will be credited to the Customer’s account with his/her travel agent and may be used for the future purchase of any Transat Holidays, Nolitours or TMR travel product sold by the Customer’s travel agent. The Option Flex Credits are valid and may be used for travel at the latest 12 months after the initial departure date, and are non-transferable and non-refundable.
46+ days prior to departure: The amount of the deposit paid or of any payment made up to $250 in Option Flex Credits and the balance in the original mode of payment (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).
45 to 22 days prior to departure: 50% of the total price of the package in Option Flex Credits and the balance in the original mode of payment (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).
21 days to 3 hours prior to departure: 100% of the total price in Option Flex Credits (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).
The Option Flex program is not a travel insurance plan and does neither replace such insurance plan nor such insurance coverage, which should be purchased prior to departure.
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners
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